Ishida - 14x Multi-Head Weigher

Applications & Use Cases

• Precisely weighing and bagging snack foods such as crisps, nuts, and confectionery.
• Portioning frozen foods like vegetables, fruits, and prepared meals.
• Measuring granular products including rice, pasta, and cereals.
• Handling delicate items such as biscuits and baked goods with minimal breakage.
• Packaging non-food items like small hardware components or pet food.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput typically ranges from 60 to 120 packs per minute, depending on product characteristics and target weight.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, a 3-phase electrical supply (e.g., 400V, 50Hz) is required, often with a power consumption of 2-5 kW.

Number of heads

This unit features 14 heads, which allows for a high number of weight combinations to achieve precise target weights.

Weighing range

Typically, multi-head weighers can handle target weights from a few grams up to several kilograms per discharge.

Construction material

Units are commonly constructed from stainless steel, suitable for food contact and washdown environments.

Accuracy

For this type of equipment, weighing accuracy is typically within 0.5-1.5 grams, depending on product and speed.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a multi-head weigher?

  A multi-head weigher is a high-speed, high-accuracy weighing machine that uses multiple weigh hoppers to combine product portions to achieve a precise target weight.

• What does '14x Bucket' refer to?

• Is this unit suitable for sticky or wet products?

• What kind of packaging machine can this be integrated with?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used multi-head weigher?